GULMARG OVERVIEW-

Gulmarg has a natural beauty. This is like a paradise on earth. Alpine mountains covered with snow. This magnificient place is full of adventure and a glimpse of Kashmir. Gulmarg is the ‘Heartland of Winter sports’. Asia’s largest and world’s second largest cable car project called Gulmarg Gondola. It connects Gulmarg with Aparwath Mountain for skiing on a snow-trail. Shark Fin is an awesome place for powder skiing. Gulmarg has the Golf Course in India. Khilanmarg is a fascinating place of Gulmarg. A frozen lake is a attraction in Gulmarg.

PLACES TO VISIT IN GULMARG –

Gulmarg Golf Course

Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve

Strawberry Valley       

Apharwat Peak

Ferozepur Nallah

Gulmarg Gondola

BEST TIME TO VISIT GULMARG-

October – February and March – June

HOW TO VISIT GULMARG-

The Gulmarg airport  is 56 kilometres away in Srinagar. It is well connected to major cities in India. Some of the trains are Jammu Rajdhani, Himgiri Express, Swarak Express, Andaman Express and Himsagar Express.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF GULMARG-

Gulmarg city is in the era of Emperor Jahangir. The Maharaja Palace was built by Maharaja Hari Singh. The Ski Club of  India was set up to promote adventure sports. Gulmarg has been affirmed the Winter Games Capital of India by Winter Games Federation of India.

TIPS-

1. Board the Gondola at the cable station at Gulmarg. The ride goes through fir trees.

2. The Gondola ride will take you to Apharwat and Khilanmarg.

3. The best to visit snow adventure skiing.
4. Visit to Kanchenjunga Museum.